Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz Sign historic MOU to collaborate for enhanced environmental action and natural resource management.

Ball joined Tree Savers volunteers to remove invasive vines from more than 100 trees at Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined cabinet members and Howard County Government employees to recognize the 2024 Employee Awards honorees, including Employee of the Year winner, Meridy McCague, Director of the County's East Columbia 50+ Center.

Nomination forms are available online – deadline is February 14th

These innovative vending machines offer access to fresh, healthy meals and snacks.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball directs the Department of Public Works to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with burgundy lighting in support of the Washington Commanders.

The reimagined plan boldly transforms the 1,000-acre business park into the region’s innovation powerhouse.

This nearly 100-acre property will be preserved from development and will serve as a premier destination bringing visitors closer to nature, while respecting and reconciling the history of the Longwood property.
 

To address rising food insecurity in the County, the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC), under the Howard County Health Department, secured a $225,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to establish the Howard County Food Council.

The County's Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division to hold a community outreach meeting on Thursday, February 6th, to discuss a project to repair the Temora Manor stormwater management pond behind 4312 Temora Manor Lane in Ellicott City. 

The WalletHub survey of 182 cities looks at 31 key indicators of job-market strength and awarded Columbia as the third best city in the nation to find a job.

State designation unlocks sizable tax benefits for businesses that make capital improvements and expand employment opportunities

County Executive Ball releases statement regarding the possible impacts in Howard County from the federal freeze of all grant and loan funding.

Police investigating all possible contributing factors in each collision, including speed and weather conditions.